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Cervical mucous method for estimating the time of ovulation bill of attainder. In law, an act of the legislature inflicting a penalty (essentially, capital punishment) without conviction in judicial proceedings. Generally, it is used to include all legislation imposing a penalty applicable to an act not considered a crime when committed. A method of birth…

In politics, a room where bills may be studied. Other legislative documents for reference purposes are also available.  

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States.  

A bill presented by Thomas Jefferson in Virginia that would have made 3 years of elementary education available for all children. Although the bill was defeated, it laid the foundation for public education.  

In politics, a brief summary of the purpose, content, and effect of a proposed measure.  

In politics, bills prepared and filed prior to the opening of the regular legislative session.  

In politics, a bill that is introduced by title only. The purpose of this is that some legislation is complicated and may not be ready to file by the filing deadline. For example, legislation relative to school-aid distribution formula. The chair with responsibility for the measure, files the bill under a broad title to ensure…

A bill to take effect upon signing by a governor or president.  

In politics, a proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration. A statement from the provider of the charges for services, drugs, appliances, use of facilities, and other items for a given patient’s care, for example, for an emergency department admission or an inpatient episode of care.  

Educational programs aimed at providing equal opportunities to limited English- speaking students.